• Subject: Military & Political, British Army, India

• ​Theme: History, Militaria, Colonial India

• ​Type: Original Photograph (Not an RPPC)

• ​Date of Creation: Circa 1939–1947 (WWII Era)

• ​Dimensions: 10.5 cm x 8 cm

​A superb original mid-century photograph capturing a group of five British or Commonwealth soldiers (including several Non-Commissioned Officers/Sergeants with visible chevrons) posing off-duty in India.

The background of this image is packed with exceptional local colonial-era commercial history. The men are standing directly in front of the New Astley Buildings in Dehradun (Dehra Dun), India, a major military cantonment town during the British Raj.

​Fantastic readable signage in the background includes:

• ​The main archway for the "Eye Hospital" with bilingual script.

• ​"West End Optical Co." (with a sign pointing to their Dehra Dun location).

• ​"Military Outfitters" and "Games" shop.

• ​Various local merchants including "Western Electric", a local surgeon's office, and "J.B. "

• ​Measurements: 10.5 cm x 8 cm.

• ​Back: Blank photographic paper (no postcard stamp box or dividing line).

• ​Condition: Authentic vintage condition with minor edge wear, a faint surface crease near the bottom, and light age-related toning. Small damage on the edge. Please carefully review the high-resolution scans provided for the most accurate representation of the condition.